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Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its ranking at 18 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Building on Hong Kong's international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Linguistics) (Ref.: RF-2007/2008-404)

Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Linguistics), from September 1, 2008. The post will initially be made on a three-year fixed-term contract. Appointees who have demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure during the second three-year contract.

Applicants should have a primary specialization in either phonetics or phonology, and should be prepared to teach in both areas. An additional area of interest would be an advantage. Applicants must have an active research profile and should be able to contribute to supervision of MPhil and PhD candidates. Information about the School can be obtained at http://humanities.hku.hk/.

Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University), with starting salary depending on qualifications and experience:

The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 16% of gross income.

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappthkucc.hku.hk). Closes January 25, 2008 though late applications may be considered on a discretionary basis. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy